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How to deal with a high performer who got promoted and is now slacking

How to deal with a high performer who got promoted and is now slacking

The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations

November 12, 202444m 10s

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Show Notes

What To Do When a High Performer Slacks After a Promotion?

Today’s episode is a deep dive into the complexities of leadership. Chris and Lucie tackle a challenging scenario where a top performer begins to drop the ball after a recent promotion. They discuss ways to understand underlying issues—whether insecurity, new role challenges, or overconfidence—and provide practical guidance for supporting employees while upholding performance standards.

Topics Discussed:

  • Identifying causes behind declining performance
  • Coaching strategies for new role adaptation
  • Balancing support with accountability
  • Roleplay: Manager-employee discussion

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Check out the Mastering Difficult Conversations Course https://leadershippotential.teachable.com/p/mastering-difficult-conversations-how-to

How to prepare for difficult conversations webinar (and the checklist) https://bit.ly/TASWeb01

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